Dr. Nikunj Patel

About

I am an Assistant Professor (Contract) at the GTU-AIA Foundry Skill Development Center, GTU-ITR, Mehsana, Gujarat. I earned my Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from MNIT Jaipur in 2024, focusing on the development of high-performance 5754-based aluminum alloys. My research interests include aluminum alloy design, casting, heat treatment, additive manufacturing, and friction stir welding of aluminum matrix composites.

I have published research papers in reputed journals such as International Journal of Metalcasting and Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. I actively review for several international journals and currently serve as an Editor for the International Journal of Metalcasting (Impact Factor: 2.8). My goal is to advance sustainable and high-performance aluminum materials through innovative processing techniques.

Employment

• Gujarat Technological University Assistant Professor
  2024 - Present
• Gujarat Technological University Assistant Professor
  2024 - 2024

Education

• Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Ph.D.
  2019 - 2024
• Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur M.Tech.
  2017 - 2019
• Vishwakarma Goverment Engineering College B.E.
  2012 - 2016

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (16)

• Microstructure, Mechanical, Thermal and Corrosion Properties of Zn-modified Al–Mg Alloy
  Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s12666-026-03822-z
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• Surface Reflectivity of Aluminum Alloys in Direct Energy Deposition: A Review
  Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s12666-025-03742-4
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• Direct Energy deposition of wrought aluminum alloys: A Review
  International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and Characterization (ICAMC) 2025
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• Impact of Melt Thermal Treatment and Artificial Aging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A356 Alloy
  Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s13632-024-01103-z
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• Influence of Copper Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Al-Zn-Mg Alloys
  International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s40962-023-01214-3
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• Mechanical Properties, Thermal Properties and Microstructure of Heat-Treated Al-Zn-Mg-x%Cu (0.02 wt% Cu and 0.89 wt% Cu) Alloy
  International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s40962-023-01232-1
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• Aluminum foam production, properties, and applications: a review
  International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s40962-023-01174-8
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• Influence of Copper Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Al–12.6%Zn–Mg Alloys
  International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s40962-023-01202-7
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• Effect of Aging Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of Al–Cu–Mg Alloy
  Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s13632-024-01076-z
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• Effect of Solution Heat Treatment (Temperature and Time) on Microstructure and Properties of Al–Cu–Mg Alloy
  International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s40962-023-01095-6
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